Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe Dream11 prediction for the 1st Test: pitch report, player form, captain and vice-captain picks and the best fantasy team for Dream11, My11Circle and MPL.
Afghanistan face Zimbabwe in the 1st Test of Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:30 AM IST. Below is our AFG vs ZIM Dream11 prediction: who is in form, what the pitch has done, and two fantasy teams, one for small leagues and one for grand leagues. The same teams work on My11Circle and MPL. The Playing XIs are not out yet, so the teams are built from each side's probable XI (their last Playing XI). This page is updated once the toss is done.
AFG vs ZIM match details
- Match: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe, 1st Test
- Series: Afghanistan vs Zimbabwe in UAE 2026
- Format: Test
- Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
- Date and time: 5 Nov 2026, 10:30 AM IST
AFG vs ZIM pitch report and weather
In 5 recent Men's TEST matches at this ground, the average first-innings score is 341, and sides batting first have won 1 while chasing sides have won 3. That is a balanced record, so a mix of batters and bowlers makes sense. Chasing has worked better here, so the toss winner may choose to bowl first.
Weather: 31.1˚C, Clear, rain chance 55 %, humidity 58%.
Players in form
Recent scores and bowling figures, newest first, with our estimated fantasy points per match.
| Player | Team | Role | Last 5 scores | Last 5 bowling | Est. points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rashid Khan | AFG | All-rounder | 25*, 30, 8, 6, 28 | 0/7, 1/29, 2/20, 3/41, 4/31 | 74 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | AFG | All-rounder | 18*, 116, 7, 8, 17 | 1/13, 1/17, 2/39, 1/6, 2/27 | 69 |
| Sikandar Raza | ZIM | All-rounder | 15, 2, 106*, 17, 68 | 0/26, 1/53, 1/33, 0/17, 1/54 | 64 |
| Abdullah Tarakhail | AFG | Batter | 33, 5, 12*, 6, 2 | 2/14, 1/16, 0/19, 3/21, 1/36 | 63 |
| Newman Nyamhuri | ZIM | Bowler | 9, 2, 0, 21*, 2 | 0/23, 4/31, 2/30, 1/56, 0/37 | 60 |
| Ibrahim Zadran | AFG | Batter | 25*, 1, 5, 70*, 34 | 0/3, 1/13, 1/23, 2/35, 1/2 | 58 |
| Noor Ahmad | AFG | Bowler | 6, 7*, 0, 8, 2* | 5/13, 0/28, 0/14, 0/25, 3/33 | 50 |
| Abdullah Ahmadzai | AFG | Bowler | 1*, 6, 4, 6, 21 | 1/18, 2/34, 1/15, 2/13, 1/38 | 48 |
| Ernest Masuku | ZIM | Bowler | 6, 0, 0, 3, 2 | 2/21, 1/42, 2/41, 3/44, 0/38 | 48 |
| Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai | AFG | All-rounder | 52, 52, 14, 30, 3 | 0/16, 0/38, 1/30, 0/6, 0/25 | 43 |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | AFG | Bowler | 0*, 0, 0*, 6, 0 | 1/10, 3/13, 2/41, 2/15, 0/39 | 42 |
| Vincent Masekesa | ZIM | Bowler | 0*, 3, 1*, 4, 1 | 0/6, 1/21, 4/48, 0/32, 1/64 | 41 |
Best picks by role
Wicketkeeper: Noor ul Rahman (AFG): steady recent numbers. Tadiwanashe Marumani (ZIM): steady recent numbers.
Batters: Abdullah Tarakhail (AFG): 33, 5, 12* in the last 3 innings; 6 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Ibrahim Zadran (AFG): 4 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
All-rounders: Rashid Khan (AFG): 25*, 30, 8 in the last 3 innings; 6 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG): 18*, 116, 7 in the last 3 innings; 5 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Bowlers: Newman Nyamhuri (ZIM): 7 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings. Noor Ahmad (AFG): 5 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
Captain and vice-captain picks
- Captain: Rashid Khan (AFG), our top-rated player, with 25*, 30, 8 in the last 3 innings; 6 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Vice-captain: Azmatullah Omarzai (AFG): 18*, 116, 7 in the last 3 innings; 5 wickets in the last 4 bowling innings.
- Grand league captain: Sikandar Raza (ZIM), a less popular choice that can pay off.
- Differential pick: Vincent Masekesa (ZIM), likely to be in fewer teams.
AFG vs ZIM Dream11 team for small leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Noor ul Rahman
- Batters: Abdullah Tarakhail, Ibrahim Zadran, Innocent Kaia
- All-rounders: Rashid Khan (C), Azmatullah Omarzai (VC), Sikandar Raza
- Bowlers: Newman Nyamhuri, Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Ernest Masuku
- Captain: Rashid Khan · Vice-captain: Azmatullah Omarzai
- Team split: AFG 7 : 4 ZIM
AFG vs ZIM Dream11 team for grand leagues
- Wicketkeeper: Noor ul Rahman
- Batters: Abdullah Tarakhail, Ibrahim Zadran, Innocent Kaia
- All-rounders: Sikandar Raza (C), Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai
- Bowlers: Newman Nyamhuri (VC), Ernest Masuku, Noor Ahmad, Vincent Masekesa
- Captain: Sikandar Raza · Vice-captain: Newman Nyamhuri
- Team split: AFG 6 : 5 ZIM
Dream11, My11Circle and MPL: what to check
- Pick 11 players with at least one keeper, batter, all-rounder and bowler.
- Most apps cap players from one side (7 on many contests, 10 on Dream11), and every app has its own credit limit, so swap a player of the same role if you go over.
- Check the Playing XI after the toss and replace anyone who is not playing.
AFG vs ZIM probable XI
Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran (c), Mohammad Akram Zazai, Sediqullah Atal, Rashid Khan, Noor ul Rahman (wk), Azmatullah Omarzai, Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai, Abdullah Tarakhail, Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi
Zimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Innocent Kaia, Sikandar Raza (c), Ryan Burl, Tadiwanashe Marumani (wk), Wessly Madhevere, Tafadzwa Tsiga, Ernest Masuku, Newman Nyamhuri, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani
Follow the AFG vs ZIM live score ball by ball, and see our match prediction.
FAQs
Who should be captain in the AFG vs ZIM Dream11 team?
Rashid Khan is our captain pick and Azmatullah Omarzai our vice-captain pick, based on recent form.
What is the AFG vs ZIM pitch like?
It has been balanced, with an average first-innings score of 341.
Is the AFG vs ZIM Playing XI announced?
Not yet. It comes at the toss, about 30 minutes before the start.
When does AFG vs ZIM start?
5 Nov 2026, 10:30 AM IST at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
This team is based on recent numbers and our own analysis; it is not a guarantee. Fantasy sports carry financial risk and can be addictive. Play responsibly, only if you are 18 or older and where it is legal in your state.
